Hand Exercises in Psoriatic Arthritis
Launched by AKDENIZ UNIVERSITY · Feb 9, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 14, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal disease that is in the spondyloarthritis group and is frequently accompanied by peripheral arthritis, dactylitis, enthesitis, spondylitis and accompanied by psoriasis. Although hand effects in patients with PsA are known, there is no exercise study performed only on the hand and no study examining the effect of this study on the grip strength and functionality of the hand. This study is a randomized controlled study examining the effects of 8-week hand home exercises on grip strength, functionality, disease activity and qua...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Being diagnosed with PsA by a physician according to CASPAR criteria
- • Being 18 years or older
- • Involvement in hand joints (pain, swelling, tenderness)
- • Being on stable drug treatment for the last 6 months
- • Having sufficient cooperation to participate in the study
- • Volunteering to participate in the study
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Having difficulty cooperating at work
- • Having additional orthopedic and/or neurological disease that will affect hand functions
About Akdeniz University
Akdeniz University is a leading academic institution located in Antalya, Turkey, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and education. As a clinical trial sponsor, Akdeniz University leverages its extensive expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes. The university collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry partners, to conduct rigorous clinical trials that adhere to the highest ethical and scientific standards. Through its dedication to excellence in research, Akdeniz University plays a pivotal role in contributing to the development of new therapies and enhancing the understanding of various medical conditions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Antalya, , Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sebahat Yaprak Cetin, PhD
Principal Investigator
Akdeniz University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported